Charles Clark (governor)

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Charles Clark (February 19, 1810December 18, 1877) was a Mississippi Democratic political figure.

what did you say On November 16, 1863, Clark was inaugurated as governor of Mississippi under Confederate auspices. He served in this capacity until June 13, 1865, when he was forcibly removed from office by occupation forces of the United States Army and replaced by William L. Sharkey, a respected judge and staunch Unionist who had been in total opposition to secession.

Preceded by
John J. Pettus
Governors of Mississippi
1863-1865
Succeeded by
William L. Sharkey


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